BEER Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

beer

noun

Definition of beer

as in ale

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Recent Examples of beer The league immediately decided Juszczyk was imitating drinking beer. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Cooked beef and beer cheese held at above proper cold holding temperature. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Puddles formed on the floor of the visitors’ clubhouse Thursday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium as beer and champagne was spilled intentionally, but not maliciously. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 Last September, Canty himself was struck in the face by a beer can during a performance. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beer

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The next round was on the latecomer; a wild ale by the name of Arietta, from Fox Farm Brewery, floral and largely flat, had a pleasing barnyard funk.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
The best beer for this variation is a golden or amber ale, something that’s not too hoppy.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ale

Noun

The lively spot is known for its colorful cocktails, packed calendar of weekly events and specials, and consistently delicious Mexican fare.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with signature drinks named after the collection’s patterns—including the Fair Isle and Twin Flame cocktails, as well as a Wildflower Spritz mocktail.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Right Brain Brewery promises pinball fun, Neapolitan pizzas, and microbrews.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of microbrew

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Major parts of Kansas City can say goodbye to the sale of mini liquor bottles and single-serve containers of beer and malt liquor.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.

— Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025

Definition of malt liquor

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